My friend Candy and I went Estate Saleing....and I found a treasure. At least it is a treasure for me!
This "trunk" type box. It was used to mail parcels. I was so excited....
Original label still on it!
These were the stamps and the date 1949 of its last mailing. Look at the metal casing....
33 cents to mail a package! Today...almost $33.00
This was from and to.....
The strapping is perfect. I just love this kind of "thing". Plus, I can use it for storage....I had such a fun time and yes, I did buy some other things...a couple which will be part of a giveaway for my 400th post in the future!
The only down side??? I AM TIRED!
Remember to check out the other Show and Tell's at Cindy's.
39 comments:
Oh Girl I would have been squealing like a sissy girl for sure...WOW!! what a great find my friend...now you do have my address if you get tired of it ha ha!! Hope you have a GREAT weekend my friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Ceekay, what a fabulous find. I can't believe it. Still with the original mailing address and the stamps. It is just wonderful. I am so thrilled for you. What a super find. I can't wait to see what you do with it. Wonderful. Hugs, Marty
Oh. I love it! I would be tempted to put it in a gathering room as part of an end table..what a treasure! Come say hi :D
I love old things that have names, addresses, postage, etc. What a great find. Are you putting it up above the entertainment center?
The straps look new.
What a difference the cost of mailing a package today. Whew!
Get some rest and feel better.
That is a neat box/trunk, Ceekay! What a find! And I'm sorry to hear that you're tired. Get plenty of rest tonight.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Oh my gosh, Cee-Kay ... I have its twin in my guest-room closet! I think mine began life at my grandparents, then accompanied me to summer camp ... college ... etc.
One of those things I just take for granted. Perhaps I should look again?
That's the kind of treasure we all wish we could find. Great job!
wow, what a cool find! very awesome. how neat is it that is still has the original mailing address and stamps too.
Awesome!...Kat
THAT is the coolest thing EVER! I am soooooooo jealous!
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Oh Lord - how I love boxes...
We used to live in Sedona so we were almost neighbors...
Oh Ceekay!!! What a fantastic find! LOVE IT!
I love it! That is one of the coolest things I've seen in a very long time.
Blessings,
Kayren
So cute! Since I have been blogging it is so nice to meet like minded people into treasure hunting! Please stop by and see mine:)!!~I love that I would keep it out in my LR all the time! Don't you always wonder the history? I like to think we are making our own as well!
What a cool find. I love that the date is on it. What a treasure!
Ceekay, that is wonderful! What a find! Love all of the details - the mailing lable, the stamps, the straps. I love to find something I really like that I can also use for storage! Try to do less squealing next time, so you won't wear yourself out! I would have been squealing too. laurie
Ceekay What a wonderful post!! I love anything that reminds me of days gone by.......
Hi Ceekay!!!!
That is a beautiful treasure!!!! I love old vintage trunks too!!!!!
Great find and yes, I think I did hear a scream!!!!
hugs,
jamie
WONDERFUL FIND! Now...get some rest 'cause packing that great old thing up is going to take some work. You have my address...right?
xoRebecca :)
What a fantastic treasure. I have seen these new at Ross etc. but nothing beats the real thing!
Amazing....the year, 1949....well now, that rings a bell with me. My birth year. LOL
My show n tell is all about Valentine stuff this week.
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How fun! My IL's have a alligator satchel that I would LOVE to get my hands on. I think I am going to have to wait patiently on that! What a neat find!
What a fabulous find! I love how intact it is.
~Tracy
You do have teacups! I like your header on your blog. My husband nabbed an aligator suitcase when were first married, they also had the tote bag and we could only afford one, so we got the suitcase. I love it and it is sitting at the foot of our bed. We still lamment the other case, so sad to be young with no money, and old with no money too! But, now we have learned to bargain better.
I would have been squealing too! I love it!! You are one lucky girl!
What a great find. I love that it still has the stamps and the to-from on it. This is one time tired is good. Enjoy your new treasure...hugs, Linda
Hi CeeKay-- I used to have one of these in 1953-55 when I went to boarding school. I would send my dirty clothes home in it to my mother on Monday. She would do my laundry and ironing and send them back to me by Thursday. The whole procedure sounds so strange now, but we didn't have access to laundry facilities then. Great service that Moms provide, unh? Take care, Sally
I have never seen one like that before. Thanks for sharing with us.
You do have a treasure, I heartily agree!
Ceekay that is really neat! Love it and it's history. ~Pretty!
Thank you for entering my giveaway sweet friend.
~Blessings~! ~Melissa :)
Thanks for stopping by Ceekay! I scrolled through your posts and saw the one of your charm bracelets! Very nice! BUT now I want an iguana charm! I love iguanas! I once rescued a pair and had them for quite a while. Very interesting pets. Really!
Have a fabulous weekend!
~ Tracy
Very cool score, Ceekay! Thanks for sharing. Get some rest now... ;-)
xoxo
Donna
Oh, you lucky duck!! You DID get a great buy! It sounds like you have some good plans for that box! I love old items like that, too!
I hope you have a great weekend! We're getting MORE snow tonight. :(
L, Dana
What a great find! I think the label is my favorite part!
Ceekay,
What a great find. Love unexpected treasures. Hope you are doing well.
Blessings!
Gwen
Oh my gosh, great find Ceekay!!!
I would have gone wild too.
Can't wait to see how you display it.
Btw, I am drawn to anything from 1949. Seriously, i will find something I love and invariably it was made in 1949. I actually wore my Mom's 1949 class ring for many years.
So i was thrilled to see that the date was 1949!
What a Treasure you found ~ I can't even imagine shipping packages in that now a days....
cheryl
What a great trunk!!
I know the name Shumway...I live in Rochester, NY.
They were a family owned business at one time.
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